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Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement

Bahuguna, 94, who passed away due to Covid-19 on May 21, and was credited with coining the term 'Chipko' movement—hug the trees. His work led to a 15-year ban in 1980 on the culling of trees in ecologically-sensitive areas in the Himalayas

Published: May 22, 2021 09:00:00 AM IST
Updated: May 21, 2021 08:30:12 PM IST

Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement
Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement
Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement
Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement
Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement
Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement
Sunderlal Bahuguna and the story of Chipko movement
 

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